Nutella-Marscapone Crepes!

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!  I hope you are having a day full of love!  Now, to the food.  Exactly a year ago, I went out to brunch, and got a Nutella-Mascarpone Crepe with Raspberry sauce.  It was ridiculously amazing!  Unfortunately, it was a special just for Valentines day, so I've been severely deprived... :)  I've been wanting to recreate it ever since I sank my teeth in it, and I finally did a couple of weeks ago!  The results turned out great!  Don't be intimidated by the idea of making crepes, it really isn't that hard.  Just know, the first couple might turn out a little funny looking (mine were quite misshaped), but they taste just fine, so don't beat yourself up about it!  Crepes are a perfect vehicle for all sorts of filling, and the basic crepe recipe could be used for a sweet or savory crepe.  Oh, the possibilities!
 
A few key points about making crepes-

• Make sure to use a nonstick pan
• Use enough batter so they are big enough and get swirled into the right shape
•  Do not leave the pan while a crepe is cooking, they cook very quickly, and you don't want to burn them
• Have fun, and eat a lot! :)

      Crepes
      Makes 4 crepes
      Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted 
• Marscapone cheese*
• Nutella (or other chocolate hazelnut spread)
• Raspberries, halved 

      Directions:

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and egg (I know it sounds weird, but it works!  Just trust me!).  Gradually add in the milk and water, stirring to combine.  Add the salt and butter; beat until smooth.
2. Heat a lightly oiled nonstick pan over medium high heat.  Pour or scoop the batter onto the pan, using approx. 1/4 cup for each crepe.  Tilt the pan with a circular motion so that the batter coats the surface evenly.  
3. Cook the crepe for about 2 minutes, until the bottom is light brown,  Loosen with a spatula, turn and cook the other side.  
4. Put on a plate and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm (or stick in a VERY low heat oven) while you make the rest.  
5. Mix mascarpone cheese with Nutella (Just eyeball the proportions), taste and adjust to your liking. 
6. Spread the mascarpone-nutella mixture in the center of a crepe, add raspberries, and fold.
7. Enjoy!

*If you don't have mascarpone cheese, just use this substitute:

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 Tbsp cream
• 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp sour cream 

Beat in a bowl until smooth.

These crepes are so yummy and easy, and whoever you serve this to will think you spent a bunch of time and effort on them!  But that can be our little secret. :)   I hope you have a great weekend!